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Abstract In contemporary world, Students' attitude is considered more important than their experiences and academic preparation. A positive attitude towards research is a key to success and progress in the knowledge based societies. This study explored the students' attitude towards research. The participants of present study were Master of Technology Education (MTE) students studying in Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore. The sample comprised of 140 students of technology education selected through random sampling technique. The Attitude towards Research scale (ATR) was adapted for data collection. The scale was consisted of 28 items which were divided into five factors: research usefulness, research anxiety, positive attitudes, relevance to life, and research difficulties. ATR scale was developed by Elena C. Papanastasiou from University of Cyprus in 2002. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test.
The results showed that student have a positive attitude towards research. It was concluded that there is insignificant different between male and female students attitude towards research. It was suggested for better academic attainment that more researches should be conducted to explore other causes similar to aptitude, inspiration and anxiety. It was also suggested more support by conducting researches which comprise qualitative data collection methods such as observations and interviews from students for sharp-eyed understanding and implications of this research.
Keywords: Attitude, research, attitude towards research, technology education Introduction Now a day, swift varying globe, research has turned into one of the most significant rational assets for all human being to transform his way life. It unwrap novel destinations to several disciplines like education, commerce, trade, industry, economics, science and technology. In fact, man's huge rise depends upon research which had made an important function in itself.
Since research demand rises, most students of higher education have to come up with a research article fixing on troubles, issues or theme related to their concern. Papanastasiou (2005) stated that students at the undergraduate level generally inclined to view research methods courses negatively. Numerous studies showed indication of negative attitudes of students towards research regarding research course (Adams and Holcomb, 1986). There are difficulties which were supposed to be associated with the negative attitudes of the students towards research such as the problems of research, the quantity of...